Bhubaneswar, July 5 -- Utkal Petroleum Dealers' Association General Secretary Sanjay Lath quashed the concerns circulating over the ethanol-blended petrol, saying that no customer at their petrol pumps has raised any complaints regarding engine damage due to E20 fuel.

Speaking to ANI on Saturday, he said that those alleging that the ethanol-blended petrol is harmful for vehicles have been unable to produce any proof to support their claims. However, he noted that three institutions produced reports on the long-term effects of E20, which suggests that older vehicles may experience some issues with the rubber parts, but there is no proof of damage as of now.

"E20 fuel began to be supplied fully from October-November 2025, and from 1 April...